Eggless Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Directions

For the Base: Combine sugar, Dutch cocoa, and salt in a 5-quart stainless steel or enameled Dutch oven. When the cocoa is distributed into the sugar, whisk in the milk and cream. If you have a scale, weigh the pot and ingredients together so you can digitally track the reduction. Place over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a heat resistant spatula, until the milk begins to simmer, about 12 minutes.